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Would you travel to Europe alone?
Posted on 7/9/17 at 10:48 am
Posted on 7/9/17 at 10:48 am
My wife's interest in foreign travel is nothing close to mine. I crave a more immersive experience. I also like being able to move around quickly and change my plans at a moment's notice. Also, if I was to travel alone, I could probably stay longer.
Anybody done this?
Anybody done this?
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Posted on 7/9/17 at 10:51 am to Slippy
if I went to Europe alone I'd be divorced by the time I got home
fortunately we travel together well
fortunately we travel together well
Posted on 7/9/17 at 10:58 am to Slippy
I did it when I was younger (and single) for a couple of months. I picked up traveling partners here and there, but greatly preferred when I was alone and able to follow my whims. I really enjoy solo travel, personally and get to do it some for work. Not sure I would do it for "fun" now that I have family as it would feel like a selfish use of our financial resources and time.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 11:19 am to Slippy
Friend of mine went on a trip to Europe for 6 weeks last year. This was her dream trip she had been saving for a few years. Her husband wasn't interested in a Europe trip(he prefers tropical vacations)...so she went alone. They own their own software company and both work from home so it was no problem for her to take off that much time. They also do not have kids. Her husband totally ok with her going without him.
She did meet up with her brother in Germany for a small portion of the trip(like a week or so). Rest of the trip was on her own. From the stories and pics she shared....she had an amazing time.
She did meet up with her brother in Germany for a small portion of the trip(like a week or so). Rest of the trip was on her own. From the stories and pics she shared....she had an amazing time.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:04 pm to Slippy
now that kids almost grown I would go solo. Wife normally likes a more relaxed and just do tourist things. I normally like more adventure and unplanned stuff.
When I go backpacking she sometimes comes and shuttles me to/from the railheads and then chills in a hotel or airBnB. We ok being apart.
When I go backpacking she sometimes comes and shuttles me to/from the railheads and then chills in a hotel or airBnB. We ok being apart.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:04 pm to Slippy
I did the UK from North to South for about 10 days alone. It was a fantastic trip. I was younger and stayed in hostels and made friends that I still to this day keep in touch with. If you're a kind of person who can eat in a restaurant alone then you'll be totally fine (assuming the lady is OK with the plan 
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eta: and with the availabilities of airbnbs now, you could easily find a room in a larger house of a couple your age. in my experiences, they love to have company for evening drinks and if you offered to take them out, i'm sure they'd take you up on it.
) eta: and with the availabilities of airbnbs now, you could easily find a room in a larger house of a couple your age. in my experiences, they love to have company for evening drinks and if you offered to take them out, i'm sure they'd take you up on it.
This post was edited on 7/9/17 at 12:06 pm
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:12 pm to quail man
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the UK from North to South for about 10 days alone. It was a fantastic trip. I was younger and stayed in hostels
I want to do that along the Normandy coast. I asked the Mrs if she wanted to come. She said a hotel in Paris while I walk the coast would be fine with her.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 1:48 pm to Slippy
Every marriage is different. Only you two will know if this is a fine idea or a bad one. It would be a fine idea at my house....though spouse would probably want to begin or end the trip with me to not miss all the fun. Seems like a logical thing to do, esp if one spouse has great schedule flexibility and other doesn't enjoy long trips.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 1:53 pm to hungryone
Would be fine at my house as long as I'm only doing 10-12 days. She doesn't like flying and would prefer to see the sights in the US while I like the history of Europe.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 3:58 pm to Slippy
quote:
Would you travel to Europe alone?
Absolutely.
You'd be a brave man to go there alone though while leaving your wife at home.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 7:19 pm to bigpapamac
Seems odd you couldn't find somewhere in Europe you'd like to visit together imo? Theres basically every type of landscape from mountains to beaches, great shopping, tons of spas, history, culture, etc.
I've been to euorope 3 times with my wife and we don't love all the same things, but there's plenty we enjoy together and it's very easy to go to an area and each enjoy time apart exploring different things.
I've been to euorope 3 times with my wife and we don't love all the same things, but there's plenty we enjoy together and it's very easy to go to an area and each enjoy time apart exploring different things.
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Posted on 7/10/17 at 3:37 pm to Slippy
I was in France for 7 weeks and had a lot of days to explore by myself. I had a blast.
The public transportation systems and airbnb over there make it easy to travel anywhere on a whim. I'd love to go back and just backpack around for awhile.
The public transportation systems and airbnb over there make it easy to travel anywhere on a whim. I'd love to go back and just backpack around for awhile.
Posted on 7/10/17 at 3:42 pm to Slippy
quote:
Would you travel to Europe alone?
Yes, but I would not let my wife travel alone. Also, if I went to Europe without her and it wasn't for work, she'd probably kill me.
Posted on 7/10/17 at 4:11 pm to Slippy
I did London in April solo. Was perfectly fine
Posted on 7/10/17 at 4:19 pm to Slippy
I've been considering it. Still young, unmarried.. my SO works away from home for 2 weeks or more at a time..
Plus, it would be much cheaper.
I've been strongly considering a solo trip to Spain.
Plus, it would be much cheaper.
I've been strongly considering a solo trip to Spain.
Posted on 7/10/17 at 4:23 pm to Slippy
I live by myself in Europe (partially), so I take weekend trips alone quite a bit. I've met some great people. Had plenty of fun adventures. It's nice to decompress without anyone around.
Caveat: I'm under 30, and unmarried
Caveat: I'm under 30, and unmarried
Posted on 7/10/17 at 4:32 pm to Jackalope
I am now in my mid 40s 
but I go to Europe alone at least once a year (since the 90s). This was a non-negotiable for me when I got married, but I go over for rugby games in either Ireland, Wales or the UK and then hop to another city for a few days. I have friends in those places so not really sure if that counts as alone.
I like it that I am on my own schedule and get to explore things that are pretty nerdy history wise that my wife would consider boring or things she might not be interested.
For example, I went to Dublin and then hopped to Mayrhofen for a couple days skiing this past March.
All that being said, I am not the boss because there are certain places that are off limits without her such as France, Italy, etc...
But then again if I tried to go to Ayia Napa or Mallorca without her, we would be divorced.
but I go to Europe alone at least once a year (since the 90s). This was a non-negotiable for me when I got married, but I go over for rugby games in either Ireland, Wales or the UK and then hop to another city for a few days. I have friends in those places so not really sure if that counts as alone. I like it that I am on my own schedule and get to explore things that are pretty nerdy history wise that my wife would consider boring or things she might not be interested.
For example, I went to Dublin and then hopped to Mayrhofen for a couple days skiing this past March.
All that being said, I am not the boss because there are certain places that are off limits without her such as France, Italy, etc...
But then again if I tried to go to Ayia Napa or Mallorca without her, we would be divorced.
Posted on 7/10/17 at 8:28 pm to Slippy
I went to Europe alone for 4 months. Best decision I've ever made, hands down. And I have made some great decisions, believe me.
It changed my life. Reshaped my world view. I fricked 10 beautiful women from 7 different countries, explored a ton of Europe, and made lifelong friends/memories.
Do it.
It changed my life. Reshaped my world view. I fricked 10 beautiful women from 7 different countries, explored a ton of Europe, and made lifelong friends/memories.
Do it.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 8:53 am to Slippy
Been here alone for about a month. I'll be here alone for another three weeks.
If it's cool with the Mrs., do it.
If it's cool with the Mrs., do it.
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